February 22, 2016 - ShopClues eyes acquisitions in ad-tech, payments and analytics space

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Invite Friends Blog Sree Vijaykumar From the Editor's Desk As founder of TradeBriefs, one of the themes I am passionate about is how the Future of News will play out. In this video, tech columnist Rich Jaroslovsky talks about how discovery is as important, if not more important than personalization. Personalization has the tendency to push you into a rabbit hole where things become less interesting, because your world view is restricted to what algorithms think you will be interested in. Discovery implies stumbling across content that I did not know I would be interested in. For media companies, achieving the right balance between personalization and discovery is key. Also, excessive personalization on social networks has created echo chambers where people are only exposed to opinions they already agree with. This could be dangerous in the long run. Is it possible that we are more polarized today, politically, racially, along religious lines, etc, because the internet and social media keep reinforcing our most ill-informed opinions? - Comment Digital ShopClues eyes acquisitions in ad-tech, payments and analytics space “The acquisitions will be in the category of payments or analytics... ad-tech, expanding seller base… basically technology acquisitions or acqui-hires.” Advt:The Rise of Multi-Talented Freelancers A freelancer in 2016 must wear many hats. A freelance marketer for example, should have impeccable writing, PR experience, social media proficiency, and preferably some SEO skills Digital Crossroads acquires MeriCAR.com to scale up garage network Post acquisition, Crossroads will surpass 1,000 branded garages across the country. It aims to grow this number to over 5,000 in the next two years. Digital Startup Fund: SIDBI clears Rs 600 crore under India Aspiration Fund The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has approved Rs 600 crore under the India Aspiration Fund so far, said the joint secretary and chief vigilance officer, department of industrial policy and promotion, ministry of commerce and industry, Shailendra Singh on Sunday. Complimentary Report : IBM Digital Experience - Exceptional digital experiences are redefining the ways we live and work Users - both individual consumers and business users--simply assume that their online experiences will be rich, engaging, personal and available from wherever they choose. Digital Medical tech startup SigTuple raises seed fund from Flipkart founders, Accel Partners, others SigTuple declined to share the exact amount of investment it has received so far. Seed investments are typically in the range of $500,000-$1million. Digital Apps shouldn't be allowed on closed networks: Paytm's Vijay Shekhar Sharma “If a kind of content is available on the Internet, it can't be made available to a closed network at a differential price — that's the clarity we want,” Sharma said. Digital India Post rides e-commerce wave as villagers buy online Aims to cut ₹5,500 cr deficit, improve profitability of 1.4 lakh rural post offices Retail Snapdeal eyes 20 million daily transacting users by 2020 He added that investors have liked the strategy and is reflected in the company's valuation that saw a 30 per cent jump in the last round of funding. Retail Pepsi banks on power of seven brands Growing competition shifts focus to a few key brands that will drive investments Retail Nestle's Maggi market share shrinks 35%, ITC's Yippee grabs 33% The row over Maggi noodles, which led to a ban that was overturned, has seen its market share drop by almost half, according to industry insiders. Retail Make affordable products: Yoga guru Ramdev to entrepreneurs Addressing a gathering of over 600 entrepreneurs here, Ramdev said India has a huge potential and they should work to promote Swadeshi products. Telecom Airtel rolls out 4G speed of up to 135 mbps Airtel rolls out 4G speed of up to 135 mbps - Airtel currently has the largest 4G network in the country with LIVE services in over 350 towns. Telecom Reliance Jio 4G services launch in second half of 2016: Mukesh Ambani Reliance Jio will be ready to commercially launch its 4G services in second half of 2016, says Mukesh Ambani, head of Reliance Industries Limited. Telecom Xolo Era 4G launched in India on Snapdeal at Rs. 4777 Xolo has launched a new budget smartphone in India called Xolo Era 4G. The smartphone is launched in India via Snapdeal. It is launched at Rs. 4,777 in India. Telecom Pandora's phone Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump called on Friday for a boycott of Apple Inc products until the tech company agreed to help the US government unlock the cellphone of one of the killers in last year's San Bernardino, California, shooting. Finance Bad loans exceed market value of public sector banks All listed public sector banks have gross non-performing assets in excess of their market capitalization Finance PIB clears India Post's Rs 800 crore proposal for payments bank The Reserve Bank has granted payments bank permit to the department, which is already into providing financial services and has 1.55 lakh branches across the country. Finance ETMarkets roundtable: Cut govt stake in public sector banks to below 51% to fight NPAs, says Arundhati Bhattacharya Fears about the future of state-run banks are overblown and almost every bank would survive since the govt is the owner, the SBI chief said. Finance Private equity funds to tighten their purse strings If 2015 was a good year for India’s e-commerce sector with more than a 110 deals and close to $5.7 billion in inflows — up 40% over 2014 — this year could turn out to be somewhat more subdued. Software Is it time for a strategy rethink for outsourcing firms? Robots, automation and artificial intelligence have begun to take centre stage in the strategy of most large corporations. Software India to reach 500 million Internet users by 2017, says Google The number of Internet users in India would reach 500 million by 2017, with as many as 400 million of them getting online through mobile phone, a senior official of search engine giant Google has said. Software Has Apple toppled Samsung in India’s market for pricey smartphones? Counterpoint Research and CyberMedia Research rank Apple at No. 1 by volume in the Rs 30,000-plus category for the October-December quarter. Software DeitY likely to quiz Ringing Bells management over pricing of Freedom 251 mobile The meeting is likely to happen this week, said a senior official at the communications ministry, who is aware of the development. Ecommerce How startup founders are finding inspiration, comfort and support in informal networking groups Being part of a strong network of people who have faced similar challenges is extremely valuable to get help and support as needed, says Siddharth Singh, ISB. Ecommerce DLF Brands may soon shut its kidswear and baby products e-commerce business Kidskart.com Timmy Sarna, CEO at DLF Brands, said the company has made Kidskart dormant since it wants to focus on brick and mortar retail which is the key focus area. Ecommerce Tracxn launches an Internet platform aimed at helping early investors in mature start-ups sell their shares by connecting them to VC firms and other investors TracxnSecondary could raise liquidity in start-up space that draws flak for not returning enough cash to investors Ecommerce Flipkart becomes the first Indian app to cross the 50 million installs landmark on Google Android Play Store A SimilarWeb report had earlier ranked Flipkart as the leading shopping app with 47 percent of the share of visits. HR Legal process outsourcing as a career Legal process outsourcing (LPO) is the practice where law firms and other organisations outsource legal work from other places or other legal support services companies. Mostly, countries like USA out HR At least 10 die as caste protests escalate in India over quotas for jobs and studies Violent protests have paralysed the north Indian state of Haryana leaving at least 10 people dead, triggering a water shortage in neighbouring Delhi, and renewing a debate about caste determining access to government jobs and college places. Curfews have been imposed and thousands of troops and paramilitary forces deployed across the state with orders to shoot on sight, after protesters burnt buildings and buses, attacked the houses of ministers and blocked highways and major rail routes.  HR Can I Change Jobs While My Green Card is Pending? A. I applied for my Green Card with my employer, but now I want to change jobs. Can I look for a new employer before I get my Green Card? Q. Perhaps. To change jobs while your Green Card application is pending (officially called your “Application to Adjust Status,” Form I-485), you need to meet three criteria.  First, your Application to Adjust Status must be pending for 180 days or longer. Second, your Application to Adjust Status must be based on the Immigrant Worker Petition, Form I-140, which your employer submitted for you. Third, the new job must be in ... HR Millennials quit their jobs to pursue other interests Let alone the latest fashion trends and owning the most upbeat gadgets, there's one more thing that is really considered as `cool' among millennials. Logistics Indian Railways: Train hostesses to welcome travellers with roses on the Delhi- Agra Gatiman Express next month Imagine being ushered into a train by a hostess who presents you a rose bud as soft music plays in the background. Logistics Jat reservation: Quota stir hit Indian Railways services, 1000 trains affected The Jat agitation for quota has hit Indian Railways services hard in the northern states, affecting around 1000 trains with 736 trains cancelled and 105 diverted besides damage to rail property, causing a loss of Rs 200 crore to the transporter. Logistics Ratan Tata speaks out against incumbent airlines opposing abolition of 5/20 rule Tata didn't name any airline in his statement. But the incumbents include Go Air, SpiceJet, IndiGo and Jet Airways which voice their dissent through the FIA. Logistics Boon and bane: Despite double digit growth of air travel in India, airlines are in distress A fast-growing economy and an expanding middle class have made India the world's fastest growing air travel market and yet, Indian airlines are in distress. Construction 100 smart villages targeted by Narendra Modi by end of 2016 Prime Minister Modi launches mission aimed at turning rural areas into economically, socially and physically sustainable spaces Construction NCDRC rules that builders can't deny homebuyers benefits due to cost escalation The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) made a ruling to this effect on Wednesday, providing relief to 132 Pune residents Construction Work at 22 housing projects in Ghaziabad halted The builders had in 2013 submitted a list of 4,000 flats to be constructed under EWS and LIG categories but a recent survey had revealed only 1,200 un.. Construction Cities left out of Smart City race to interact with winners at workshop The interaction will take place at a day long workshop being organised by the Urban Development Ministry Marketing 9 Global Digital Marketing Campaigns That You Should Read This Week 1. 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"If Politics BJP gives in to Jat quota stir, says will introduce bill on OBC status in next Assembly session Buckling under pressure from agitating Jats, the BJP on Sunday announced that a bill for giving OBC status to Jats will be brought in the coming Haryana Assembly session Politics A prelude to sedition: The ABVP’s Campaign Against Anti-National Activities at JNU did not occur overnight Since last week, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in Delhi has been the site of protests and clashes. On 12 February 2016, the JNU Students’ Union president Kanhaiya Kumar, was arrested under Section 124A and Section 120B of the Indian Penal Code that refer to sedition and criminal conspiracy, respectively. Kumar’s arrest was preceded by an … Continue reading A prelude to sedition: The ABVP’s Campaign Against Anti-National Activities at JNU did not occur overnight Politics Jat Quota Protests: 10 Dead, 150 Injured, Says Haryana Police CHANDIGARH -- Ten persons have been killed and about 150 injured during the ongoing Jat stir, Haryana DGP Yashpal Singhal said today even as he underlined that his priority was to restore water supply Politics Ram temple will be constructed; Hindus will help Muslims build mosque if they want: Subramanian Swamy Senior BJP leader and former Union minister Subramanian Swamy is confident of a positive verdict from the Supreme Court on the Ram Janmabhoomi case Sports Asia Cup 2016 team preview: India start as overwhelming favourites MS Dhoni led India are the overwhelming favourites to win the Asia Cup and get perfect preparation before World T20. Sports Home-grown champ: Story of Indian Olympic Boxer Shiva Thapa Shiva Thapa was born and raised in the sterner gaze of his father’s dream of producing an Olympian in martial arts-crazy North East. Sports Viv Richards lauds Brendon McCullum for scoring fastest Test ton Brendon McCullum smashed 100 runs off 54 balls to break Vivan Richards' record set against England in 1986 by 2 balls. Sports Wenger: Messi, Suarez Neymar's camaraderie is incredible Wenger: Messi, Suarez & Neymar's camaraderie is incredible Entertainment Hindi can’t be imposed on others, says Adoor Gopalakrishnan National-award-winning filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan says Hindi is a beautiful language, but it should be counted as a regional language and should not be imposed on others. Entertainment Everybody thought we were crazy: Atul Kasbekar on making ‘Neerja’ Atul Kasbekar, who made his debut as a producer with "Neerja", says people thought that the makers of the Sonam Kapoor-starrer were crazy as it had two women headlining it. Entertainment A shame to use terms Bollywood, Tollywood: Subhash Ghai Filmmaker Subhash Ghai says he despises the use of words like 'Bollywood', 'Tollywood' and 'Kollywood' for cinema in different languages in India. The veteran director thinks rather than aping Hollywood, people in India should name their regional Entertainment Never tried to be popular: Rahul Bose Rahul Bose says that he never tried to become popular and his only intention was to do quality content. TradeBriefs Publications are read by over 10,00,000 Industry Executives About Us  |  Advertise Privacy Policy    Unsubscribe You are receiving this mail because of your subscription with TradeBriefs. Our mailing address is GF 25/39, West Patel Nagar, New Delhi 110008, India